Chapter 205

"Hi, there. I noticed you're doing some renovations, and I'm looking for some work for a little extra money. My wife's pregnant with our first baby and had to quit working, so we're a little short of cash right."

"What's your name?" Susan knew almost everybody in town, since they'd all at one time or another eaten at her establishment. He sure did look familiar. The patterned blue shirt worn over dirt streaked T-shirt and knee-torn blue jeans indicated they'd already seen an eight hour or more day.

"I'm Ben Paige, my folks live at - "

Susan said, "I know your folks, looks like you grew up when I wasn't looking."

"Yes, ma'am, I guess I did," Ben answered.

"What type of work do you like to do?" John crossed his arms over his chest.

"I'm open to anything. I have a full-time job, so I could only work nights and weekends but, as you know, every little bit helps."

Susan and John looked at each other. "Yes, we do know."

"How's your balance, Ben?" John asked.

"It's fine, I wo